The Wind Blew (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) [School & Library Binding]

Pat Hutchins (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 30, 1993 | Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The mischievous wind snatches objects everywhere--and keeps their frantic owners scrambling after them--in this capricious, cumulative tale with a catchy verse.

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About the Author

Pat Hutchins is the author-illustrator of several popular picture books, including Good-Night, Owl; Titch; and The Wind Blew, for which she won the Kate Greenaway Medal. She lives in London, England.<br /><br />Pat Hutchins is the author-illustrator of several popular picture books, including Good-Night, Owl; Titch; and The Wind Blew, for which she won the Kate Greenaway Medal. She lives in London, England.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• School & Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Turtleback (September 30, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080858961X
• ISBN-13: 978-0808589617
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 9.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,292 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #51 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Nature > Weather

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A pat on the back for pat, August 12, 2004

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nickunt (Nottingham, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Wind Blew (Paperback)

This reviewer has a very high regard for the work of Pat Hutchins. Her word play and smart, snappy prose keep children of all ages entertained for hours. "The Wind Blew" is part of her "Metre-ology" (literally "Weather Poetry") series, and is one of the strongest candidates to win the John Kettley Prize later this year. If you're new to Pat (as her fans, or "patters" call her) then I'd suggest you try "The Rain Read" first. Her first book, "The Snow Yello" was pulled from the shelves when the Swiss electro-pop noise-mongers after which the book was named banned Hutchins from using their famous moniker and threatened legal action. Copies of this rare book can fetch up to 60 pence on ebay.

"The Wind Blew" charms and disarms in equal measures, and younger children will be delighted and excited by the colourful illustrations. A lovely addition to your bookshelf.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Glad it blew my way!, September 4, 2008

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R. Simon (Breaux Bridge, La. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Wind Blew (Paperback)

The children in my classroom love this book. It teaches many skills and is a fun read as well. I highly reccomend it :)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Wind Blew, February 11, 2008

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LRL "early childhood educator" (Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Wind Blew (Paperback)

Another wonderful Pat Hutchins book! I have been reading Pat's books to children and giving them as gifts for over twenty five years. They are always a hit. This book gives children action to anticipate, funny characters to laugh with and good visuals to "explain" the concepts of wind and air movement.